Faculty of Social and Human Sciences and Physical Education and Sports

You are close to home, and professors are close to you.

Psychology, pedagogy, modern languages, sports, or security studies — at UVVG, you learn close to professors who guide you toward your professional future.

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Study Programs

5

Fields: psychology, pedagogy, sports, modern languages, security

Present in 4 counties

Arad, Baia Mare, Satu Mare, Zalău

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Internships in partner institutions

ABOUT THE FACULTY

“Established in 1994, the Faculty of Socio-Human Sciences and Physical Education and Sport trains specialists in fields that place people at the center — psychology, social work, political science, communication, physical education, and sport. Its programs are designed for a changing labor market and are recognized within the European area according to the principles of the Bologna Process.

Arad is not just any city for the humanities. As the historical capital of the Great Union, it carries a tradition of ideas, debate, and civic values. Our faculty was consciously built on this foundation — not as an ornament, but as a direction: we train people who understand society, not merely describe it.

Our graduates work in public and private institutions, in Romania and abroad — in schools, hospitals, sports clubs, civic organizations, and public administration. We do not send them into the labor market unprepared. We send them with a real profession, practical experience, and the ability to adapt. Although we have a large number of students, organizing them into small groups allows professors to get to know them and closely monitor each individual’s progress.”

“Established in 1994, the Faculty of Socio-Human Sciences and Physical Education and Sport trains specialists in fields that place people at the center — psychology, social work, political science, communication, physical education, and sport. Its programs are designed for a changing labor market and are recognized within the European area according to the principles of the Bologna Process.

Arad is not just any city for the humanities. As the historical capital of the Great Union, it carries a tradition of ideas, debate, and civic values. Our faculty was consciously built on this foundation — not as an ornament, but as a direction: we train people who understand society, not merely describe it.

Our graduates work in public and private institutions, in Romania and abroad — in schools, hospitals, sports clubs, civic organizations, and public administration. We do not send them into the labor market unprepared. We send them with a real profession, practical experience, and the ability to adapt. A smaller faculty means that professors know you and follow your progress. This is not a detail — it is the difference between a diploma and an authentic education.”

Prof. Dr.

Speranța Milancovici

Dean

“Our faculty trains people who care for other people. This requires not only knowledge, but also empathy, resilience, and vocation — qualities we consciously cultivate in every year of study.”

We bring together disciplines centered on the human being — from psychological, educational, linguistic, and physical perspectives. Our programs combine theory with field practice, in partnership with schools, hospitals, psychology offices, and sports clubs in Arad and the region.

Our students are not registration numbers. They are known by their professors, involved in research, and connected to the community from their first year. When they graduate, they leave with a degree recognized throughout Europe and with a profession they know how to practice — in education, health, performance sports, translation, or counseling. We strongly believe that the future is open to those who dare and persevere.

“I encourage young high school graduates from Maramureș to enroll in our programs. A familiar, warm and friendly academic environment, experienced teaching staff — and the same diplomas as anywhere in the country.”

“Our faculty trains people who care for other people. This requires not only knowledge, but also empathy, resilience, and vocation — qualities we consciously cultivate in every year of study.

We bring together disciplines centered on the human being — from psychological, educational, linguistic, and physical perspectives. Our programs combine theory with field practice, in partnership with schools, hospitals, psychology offices, and sports clubs in Arad and the region.

Our students are not registration numbers. They are known by their professors, involved in research, and connected to the community from their first year. When they graduate, they leave with a degree recognized throughout Europe and with a profession they know how to practice — in education, health, performance sports, translation, or counseling.

We strongly believe that the future is open to those who dare and persevere. I like to conclude with the encouragement that Queen Isabella of Spain addressed to Christopher Columbus upon his departure:

“Sail straight ahead, and if the land you seek does not yet exist, be sure that God will create it on purpose to reward your daring.”

The faculty trains specialists in social-human, sports and educational fields, through accredited programs that integrate scientific research and applied practice. Graduates contribute to community well-being through competencies in psychology, pedagogy and physical education.

Mission – to train competent, ethical and empathetic specialists in social-human fields, physical education  — capable of contributing to individual and community well-being, through education, research and responsible professional practice.

Vision – a faculty recognized regionally as a training center for professionals working with people — psychologists, pedagogues  and coaches — who integrate science with humanism and practice with critical reflection.

Strategic Objectives – Continuous updating of curricula in dialogue with the labor market. Expansion of the network of partner institutions for internships. Increasing research visibility in BDI and ISI indexed journals. Strengthening master’s programs as advanced professional training.

Study Programs

What You Can Study at the Faculty of Social and Human Sciences, Physical Education and Sports

Level
Language of instruction
Field of study
Study Program Field of study Duration ECTS Level Language of instruction Geographic location
Applied Modern Languages (English, French, German) Applied Modern Languages 3 years 180 Bachelor’s Romanian Arad Learn more
Security Studies Security Studies 3 years 180 Bachelor’s Romanian Arad Learn more
The Management of the Sport Organizations and Activities Sport and Physical Education Science 2 years 120 Master’s Romanian Arad Learn more
Educational Management Educational Sciences 2 years 120 Master’s Romanian Satu Mare Learn more
Pedagogy of Primary and Preschool Education Educational Sciences 3 years 180 Bachelor’s Romanian Baia Mare Learn more
Psychology Psychology 3 years 180 Bachelor’s Romanian Arad Learn more
Pedagogy of Primary and Preschool Education Educational Sciences 3 years 180 Bachelor’s Romanian Arad Learn more
School Counseling and Psychopedagogical Assistance Educational Sciences 2 years 120 Master’s Romanian Baia Mare Learn more
Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy Psychology 2 years 120 Master’s Romanian Arad Learn more
Pedagogy of Primary and Preschool Education Educational Sciences 3 years 180 Bachelor’s Romanian Zalău Learn more
Preparatory Year Romanian Language Romanian Language Preparatory Year 1 year 60 Romanian Language Preparatory Year - Bachelor’s Romanian Arad Learn more
Educational Management Educational Sciences 2 years 120 Master’s Romanian Arad Learn more
Pedagogy of Primary and Preschool Education Educational Sciences 3 years 180 Bachelor’s Romanian Satu Mare Learn more
Physical Education and Sport Physical Education and Sport 3 years 180 Bachelor’s Romanian Arad Learn more

Faculty structure

Dean

Prof. Dr. Speranța Milancovici

Office hours: Monday 12:00–14:00 · Wednesday 10:00–12:00

Vice-Dean

Lecturer Dr. Oana-Lidia Matei

Office hours: Monday 10:00–12:00 · Tuesday 14:00–16:00

Head of Department (DPPD)

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vasile-Ioan POP

Office hours: Tuesday 09:00–11:00 · Thursday 12:00–14:00

Head of department

Conf. univ. dr. Vulpoiu Laura

Office hours: Monday 10:00–12:00 · Tuesday 14:00–16:00

Council President · Dean

Prof. Dr. Milancovici Speranța Sofia

Office Hours: Monday 12:00-14:00, Wednesday 10:00-12:00

Member

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bențe Cristian

Office Hours: Tuesday 12:00-16:00

Member ·

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vasile-Ioan Pop

Office Hours: Monday 12:00-14:00, Thursday 12:00-14:00

Member

Lect. Dr. Matei Oana Lidia

Office Hours: Monday 10:00-12:00, Tuesday 14:00-16:00

Student

Lupașcu Alexandru

Student

Popița Cristina

Department Director

Conf. univ. dr. Vulpoiu Laura

Office hours: Monday 10:00–12:00 · Tuesday 14:00–16:00

Director of the DPPD Department

Conf. univ. dr. Vasile-Ioan Pop

Office hours: Tuesday 09:00–11:00 · Thursday 12:00–14:00

Academic and administrative resources

Research activities cover applied psychology, education, clinical physiotherapy, and sports performance—supported by publications in indexed journals and externally funded projects.

Applied Psychology

Research Centre for Clinical Psychology and Counselling

Research in areas such as mental health, psychological assessment, cognitive intervention, and psychotherapy. Master’s students may participate as research assistants in applied studies conducted in partnership with local practices and hospitals in the region.

Education Sciences

Research in pedagogy and educational practices

Active topics include educational inclusion, curriculum in early childhood education, initial and continuing teacher training, and teaching innovation. Collaboration with the Arad County School Inspectorate and with partner kindergartens and schools.

Sport and Physiotherapy

Research in sports performance and motor rehabilitation

Studies on functional capacity assessment, physiotherapy rehabilitation programmes, and sports performance optimisation. Collaboration with sports clubs and the Arad County Clinical Hospital for rehabilitation studies.

Scientific sessions and publications

Each year, the Faculty participates in the Arad Academic Days with sections dedicated to the socio-human and sports fields. Academic staff publish in ISI- and BDI-indexed journals, and final-year students and master’s students may be co-authors on publications or participants in presentation sessions.

Research results are available in the UVVG Journal and in the institutional publications database accessible via SmartUMS.

Announcements and regulations
The set of common documents regarding the completion of university studies
Guide to preparing a license and annexes

Public documents of theFaculty of Social Sciences, Physical Education and Sports are available on the UVVG document management platform (DMS), in accordance with the legislation on institutional transparency.

Secretariat, contact and public hours

LOCATION

86 Liviu Rebreanu Street UVVG University Campus

Office A17, Arad 310414

SECRETARIAT HOURS

Monday–Thursday: 1:00 PM–3:30 PM

Friday: 9:00 AM–11:00 AM

PHONE & E-MAIL

0790 010 118 · 0257 282 324

socioumane.efs@uvvg.ro

DEAN’S OFFICE HOURS

Monday: 12:00 PM–2:00 PM

Wednesday: 10:00 AM–12:00 PM 

Activity at the Faculty of Socio-Human Sciences, Physical Education and Sport

FSSUEFS organizes the Festival of Languages and Cultures, conferences on security topics and applied psychology sessions, and students do internships in schools, offices and sports clubs in Arad.

Faculty News

Faculty Events